NPQH Cycle 4 Practice Activities: Leading Organisational Effectiveness Cycle 4 Practice Activities Internalise expertise Select three of the following nine activities to submit to your leadership performance coach. Choose activities based on your areas of interest and the results of the review undertaken at the start of the course.
Organisational management Activity 1: Reviewing health and safety policies Take a look at the DfE’s Health and Safety Advice for Schools, paying attention to guidance on the leadership of health and safety and school health and safety policies. Also look at the HSE’s The Role of School Leaders.
Review your health and safety policy in light of this guidance.
Does the current policy ensure you are meeting the statutory requirements?
Is the policy clearly written and accessible for the relevant stakeholders?
Is it appropriate and proportionate?
How could the policy be improved in line with the guidance?
How will you meet your obligations as a headteacher?
Submission Submit a summary of your learning from this task to your leadership performance coach (maximum 200 words).
Resources DfE (2022) Health and safety: advice for schools HSE (2022) The role of school leaders
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